Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed dark fantasy story is coming in a new form. Some of those viewers will have already read The Sandman in comic form, while others will be entering the world of the Dreaming for the first time.
For decades, Neil Gaiman’s seminal comic ‘The Sandman’ was deemed impossible. But, this time is an accurate proof that this will be the perfect opportunity to show them to the world.
The Sandman is a saga that transcends space and time, taking us beyond Earth to mythical lands and strange realms. It’s packed with iconic figures — both historical and legendary — that you might find familiar. For instance, you’ll find William Shakespeare, Thor, Orpheus, and so many others show up. And then, given its place in the DC universe, expect sporadic appearances from DC canon, including Martian Manhunter and John Constantine. It also brings in some lesser-known DC characters, from Element Girl to Hector Hall.
All 10 volumes of the comic follow its titular character Dream of the Endless, also known as Morpheus, Kai’ckul, Sandman, and countless other names. His name and appearance changes depending on who it is that sees him. We join him on his journey, watching him play out his duties as the Ruler of Dreams, and watch as his past mistakes come back to haunt him.
THE CAST
If you were at all worried about The Sandman not sticking close to the source material; don’t be. If the teaser is anything to go by, it will stick closely to the original narrative. Netflix has even released a pretty neat side-by-side comparison, just to set aside some apprehension.
The Sandman is packed with superstars.
The main characters Dream, will be played by Tom Sturridge: The titular character of the series. Death, will be played by Kirby Howell-Baptiste: the breakout character of the entire series. Desire, will be played by Mason Alexander Park: an antagonist of the series. Despair, will be played by Donna Preston.
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Desire’s twin, Lucifer, will be played by Gwendoline Christie: best known for her portrayal of Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones, she now becomes Lucifer, the Ruler of Hell. Roderick Burgess, will be played by Charles Dance: Burgess is the leader of the Order of Ancient Mysteries. Lucienne, will be played by Vivienne Acheampong, the resident librarian and many interesting known actors who will play interesting roles.
Watch trailer here.
The Sandman: Season 1 debuts on Netflix on August 05, 2022.
